Risk Manager in East Perth, Australia

Requisition ID: 293189  

•   Relocation Authorized: None  
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Perth, WA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . 

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:

As Risk Manager you will be responsible for provision of support and guidance for Project Risk Management (PRM) and relevant internal and external stakeholders in PRM matters across the project. Responsible for providing technical advice and management of the risk management program. The role requires interpersonnal skills with ability to drive focus on PRM, lead through influence and tie PRM with key interfaces across the project scope. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the project risk management program across the project. 
• Manage and maintain risk activities to ensure alignment with the risk management plan. 
• Responsible for quantitative risk analysis (schedule and cost) across the project.
• Training project team in risk management and facilitation of workshops for projects, programs and the portfolio.
• Advise project leaders in risk awareness. 
• Deliver training in project risk management. 
• Arrange and facilitate workshops to deliver to the Project Execution Plan. 
• Reporting to key stakeholders represent the project risk management program at project leadership meetings. 
• Liaise with CPP and customer leaders in all aspects of the project risk management program. 
• Responsible for collating risk intelligence and associated 'lessons learned' or best practices and ensuring distribution throughout the project. 
• Champions the creation of a work environment, helped by leadership, which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction on the project.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience​

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups. Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative risk management is necessary. 
• Experience in the infrastructure / heavy civil / aviation / renewables / construction industries advantageous

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to  [email protected]